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Christian Name · Greek Origin
Nerissa Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Nerissa
girl
Nerissa means "Sea nymph; From the sea", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Nerissa does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Nerissa witnesses God's wonders in the deep — the sea that He made, ships upon great waters, the one from the ocean who sees the LORD's works.
Is Nerissa in the Bible?
No — the name Nerissa does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Sea nymph; From the sea", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Nerissa.
Pronunciation:/neh-RIS-ah/
OriginGreek
MeaningSea nymph; From the sea
What does Nerissa mean?
Nerissa is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Sea nymph; From the sea". Nerissa comes from the sea — and God rules the seas. 'The sea is his, and he made it.' Nerissa belongs to the God who owns the ocean depths and commands every wave.
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What does Nerissa mean in the Bible?
Nerissa means "Sea nymph; From the sea" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Nerissa comes from the sea — and God rules the seas. 'The sea is his, and he made it.' Nerissa belongs to the God who owns the ocean depths and commands every wave.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Nerissa?
Nerissa is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Sea nymph; From the sea" — not because Scripture names anyone Nerissa.
"They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Nerissa?
Nerissa has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Nerissa?
Nerissa is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Nerissa?
Nerissa witnesses God's wonders in the deep — the sea that He made, ships upon great waters, the one from the ocean who sees the LORD's works.
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Names like Nerissa
Other Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "Sea nymph; From the sea" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Nerissa
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Christopher
boy
"Christ-bearer"
Nerissa & Christopher
Nicholas
boy
"Victory of the people"
Nerissa & Nicholas
Oleander
boy
"Evergreen tree"
Nerissa & Oleander
Orion
boy
"Hunter; Rising star"
Nerissa & Orion
Orion
boy
"Rising in the sky; Hunter; Great constellation"
Nerissa & Orion
Theodore
boy
"Gift of God"
Nerissa & Theodore
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Nerissa name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Nerissa does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Sea nymph; From the sea", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Nerissa.
Nerissa means "Sea nymph; From the sea." It is a Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Sea nymph; From the sea" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek. Nerissa comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Sea nymph; From the sea." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Nerissa
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Nerissa?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Nerissa?
You can read every verse where Nerissa appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.